Someone give me a protein powder brand!!

lemonsurprise
lemonsurprise Posts: 255 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Every time I go to buy online I'm just overwhelmed by the sheer amount to choose from so I end up giving up!

I need about 50g's more protein than I'm already getting daily, Im female, still want to loose weight so nothing that's super high in calories, and something fairly cheap (ish!) but still mixes well.

And, out of curiosity, what changes should I expect once I do start taking it? I've been under my protein goals between 30 - 50g for at least a couple of years, so is anything drastic going to happen? And how long after taking protein shakes daily would I see/feel(?) it?
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  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    Trutein is a good brand, optimum nutrition, I like cellucor as well.

    Changes? Nothing. You'll have a better chance of retaining your current muscle while you lose weight getting a good amount of protein. That's all I'd expect from it.
  • haildodger
    haildodger Posts: 181 Member
    edited October 2014
    I use Optimum Nutrition; gold standard. It's 120 calories per 32 grams, and has 25 grams of protein. Like you said though, there are many brands. I've only been using it for a month so I can't speak for the effects that much. I do work out six times a week(3 days cardio/3 days strength) and feel good.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I really like Body Fortress, partially because it is less expensive than some and is available all over (Walmart is the best price). It is also good tasting. I ususally get either chocolate or vanilla and mix a scoop in 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (42 g protein between the two).

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  • Freelynaked
    Freelynaked Posts: 6
    I use Nectar by Syntrax, it's the best to "ME."
  • tsikkz
    tsikkz Posts: 404 Member
    Muscletech nitro tech is the best tasting chocolate but its expensive (140kcal scoop) its a creatine blend

    You can go to gnc and get their natural brand its only 85cal a scoop and tastes.. okay

    best tasting vanilla is Pvl (140kcal)

    Obviously these are just my opinions o:)
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    I like Isopure which is whey protein isolate. It is one of the brands recommended for me to take before and after weight loss surgery. Be sure to get the ZERO or Low carb. It mixes easily with a spoon and tastes fine. Dutch chocolate and vanilla creme are my favorites... both flavors taste great in coffee (not too hot coffee though or it won't mix). I also like to do the dutch chocolate with milk, ice, vanilla extract and a teeny bit of instant coffee... Tastes like a fudgcicle.

    Be aware that the container says to use two scoops for 50 grams of protein.. That's WAY too much for me in one serving. I usually either 1/2 or one scoop at a time depending on how short I am on protein. I've been really careful about watching my protein intake and have lost 130ish pounds while having good muscle mass retention.

    Isopure can be expensive, but it's on sale at GNC quite frequently and you can combine sales/goldcard/and a coupon there so it brings the price way down.

    Good luck.
  • U2R2
    U2R2 Posts: 260 Member
    I've only used Twinlab 100% Whey. The local Rite Aid frequently has a bogo sale on the ten serving pouches at 16.99. I really like the double chocolate, it tastes how I imagine chocolate coconut milk would. The vanilla rush tastes ok alone but is great for smoothies or an addition to baked goods. Hoping they have the strawberry in stock the next go around.
  • rejectuf
    rejectuf Posts: 487 Member
    Optimum Nutrition is the best bang for your buck that's available pretty much anywhere.

    I like Smart Powders... house brand of a website by the same name. Flavors are decent and the price is consistently the cheapest I can find.
  • footballfever047
    footballfever047 Posts: 6 Member
    I've tried a few ,but my favorite is Performance whey vanilla. It has 55 servings per container and can be found at Costcos.
    Protein 30g
    cal. 140
    sugar 1g
  • Lumpy52403
    Lumpy52403 Posts: 187 Member
    I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard whey. Also, for a plant-based protein, Nitro Fusion is good, although it's a bit gritty, as are most plant-based powders.
  • Timelordlady85
    Timelordlady85 Posts: 797 Member
    Warrior brand, Plant-based raw protein. Gluten-free. Soy Free. Dairy Free. Hypo-allergenic. Non-GMO. comes in Hemp, Rice, and some other form of protein powder. I prefer the vanilla rice protein powder. tastes great to me and keeps me full until lunch.
  • jerarant
    jerarant Posts: 5 Member
    A few thoughts:

    - ON Gold Standards is good, mostly due to the fact that you can get it almost anywhere and cost:quality is very reasonable.

    - MusclePharm Combat Powder is one of my favorites. It's a blend of proteins. The taste tends to be on the sweeter side, but I've liked the flavors I've tried so far (cookies n cream, peach swirl, & chocolate milk). I also tend to have less gastro issues with this brand for some reason.

    - Syntrax Nectar: If you're looking for a whey isolate, this is the way to go IMO. Great taste, fairly low calories, and perfect mixability. It's a little pricy compared to a whey concentrate, but most isolates are.
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    Missjulesdid wrote: »
    I like Isopure which is whey protein isolate. It is one of the brands recommended for me to take before and after weight loss surgery. Be sure to get the ZERO or Low carb. It mixes easily with a spoon and tastes fine. Dutch chocolate and vanilla creme are my favorites... both flavors taste great in coffee (not too hot coffee though or it won't mix). I also like to do the dutch chocolate with milk, ice, vanilla extract and a teeny bit of instant coffee... Tastes like a fudgcicle.

    Be aware that the container says to use two scoops for 50 grams of protein.. That's WAY too much for me in one serving. I usually either 1/2 or one scoop at a time depending on how short I am on protein. I've been really careful about watching my protein intake and have lost 130ish pounds while having good muscle mass retention.

    Isopure can be expensive, but it's on sale at GNC quite frequently and you can combine sales/goldcard/and a coupon there so it brings the price way down.

    Good luck.

    ME TOO!! I found that several of the "Smoothie Factory" will sell the large Isopure Jugs for significantly lower than GNC on sale. I buy the vanilla creme, only use one scoop, and mix in frozen berries or a tablespoon of cocoa powder or mix it in my greek yogurt.

  • kmariet7
    kmariet7 Posts: 229 Member
    Unjury can be bought online and tastes great!
  • renovagirl
    renovagirl Posts: 85 Member
    Synthrax Nectar - the best!
  • karenj_m
    karenj_m Posts: 215
    Body Fortress WHEY protein. You can find it at you local Walmart....all different flavors...for about $18.00. It has 30g of protein per scoop.
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    I have wanted to try Optimum Nutrition. I've only tried brands locally available though (ON is only available online)

    Allmax: teeeerrible. Chalky, gritty, need way too much water to make it drinkable. But works fine for baking... mostly.

    Pure Protein: I have an isolate one and I actually do like it. It's creamy, shakes well, but I don't love the flavour. I think I am jjust not a big vanilla fan though, so I don't know how I'd like the brand in another flavour. Seems to work better than Allmax for baking/cooking as well.

    Body Logix: tried both the isolate (which I don't think they make anymore - unless you buy the knock-off brand which I just saw at a drug store!) and the normal stuff. Prefer it in chocolate, this is what I'm currently using. Good flavour, mixes well, good in baking.

    I've tried other brands, can't remember their names though.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    I like the optimum nutrition for chocolate, dymatize for fruity flavors like banana cream and cookies n cream, and trutein for baked flavors like cinnamon roll.

    All have similar macros.
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    I like the optimum nutrition for chocolate, dymatize for fruity flavors like banana cream and cookies n cream, and trutein for baked flavors like cinnamon roll.

    All have similar macros.

    Do all of these brands create similar flavours, and you just prefer how each brand tastes for the specific flavour-types? Or do they not all make similar flavours? I would really love to have more options than just chocolate and vanilla lol. Really need to make an order online!
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    I've tried a lot of different brands and flavors. Best flavor by far was Dymatize XL Fudge Brownie. 129 calories a scoop, 24g protein, and if you mix it with milk it's a dessert all on its own.
  • Mediocrates55
    Mediocrates55 Posts: 326 Member
    I really like the MuscleMilk 100 in chocolate. I can get a bag for $27 at Sam's Club. It's 100 cal per scoop, 15g protein and 0 sugar. Blend it with a banana and a little bit of instant coffee and it's an AWESOME post-workout snack.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    What about protein powder that has no artificial sweeteners? My kids currently use ON Natural gold standard, looking for alternatives. They want the carbs and the calories.
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    truenutrition.com. Make your own - however you want it.
  • KameHameHaaaa
    KameHameHaaaa Posts: 837 Member
    GauchoMark wrote: »
    truenutrition.com. Make your own - however you want it.

    This is awesome, I didn't know you could make your own. Thanks!
  • starryphoenix
    starryphoenix Posts: 381 Member
    Garden of Life: Raw Meal powder or protein powder. I use this stuff before I go to the gym and sometimes while I'm at the gym and it gives me SO much energy and it's super healthy. It's not the best tasting stuff in the world, but it is one of the best. Sometimes I mix it with Amazing Grass green superfood and magic happens.

    I'm also quite fond of the Spiru Tein protein shake mixes. If you want something that tastes great try mixing that as well! When I was 13 I reached my goal weight using this stuff. I gained it back, but that was mostly my fault for not working out and eating school food haha. I prefer not to use shakes for weight loss now, I prefer to exercise, but these are great for energy for exercise as well!
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    GauchoMark wrote: »
    truenutrition.com. Make your own - however you want it.

    I just took a look, very interesting! I just need to figure out what kind of blend and %'s now.

  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    ana3067 wrote: »
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    I like the optimum nutrition for chocolate, dymatize for fruity flavors like banana cream and cookies n cream, and trutein for baked flavors like cinnamon roll.

    All have similar macros.

    Do all of these brands create similar flavours, and you just prefer how each brand tastes for the specific flavour-types? Or do they not all make similar flavours? I would really love to have more options than just chocolate and vanilla lol. Really need to make an order online!

    They all have your standard flavor then each brand has a few different selections.

    ON has banana cream which to me only taste good if it's really cold. They also have cookies and cream which I didn't enjoy.

    Trutein has a cinnabun flavor which people rave about.

    I'm going to have to peruse bodybuilding.com and see what they have, I really would love some other flavours for baking too.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    Right now I'm using a tub of Designer Whey french vanilla I got on clearance at the grocery store. It's not gritty nasty like the Aria stuff I got at Trader Joe's (same company though, which is odd).
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    blankiefinder wrote: »
    GauchoMark wrote: »
    truenutrition.com. Make your own - however you want it.

    I just took a look, very interesting! I just need to figure out what kind of blend and %'s now.

    unless you are trying to do something very specific, I'd suggest keeping it simple. I usually get some whey and the US Milk Protein. The whey is a fast absorbing protein that is great for a pre/post workout drink. The US Milk protein is a great, cheap as dirt, balanced protein for general purpose - since it is mostly casein, ~80% casein/20% whey, it is a slow absorbing protein.

    You can blend them seven ways until Sunday, but the expense of the specialty proteins don't provide results that are worth the total cost of those blends. If anything, I'd maybe do a whey/milk protein blend to get close to 50% whey/50% casein which is more similar to human milk than the 80/20 cow milk.

    I've made tons of blends in the past, but nowadays, I just go with Microfiltrated Whey Isolate and the US Milk Protein unless I have a really good reason to so something different. I will warn you though, the flavor choices are intimidating! There are SOOO many.

    If you decide to buy, here is a 5% off coupon code - MKB939
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    IsoPure.

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